TV star Phillip Schofield has reached out to the Newquay public in an attempt to get hold of an old pasty recipe.

Schofield, who grew up in the resort, is currently working with Waitrose and is attempting to recreate a Matthews pasty.

The This Morning star said the Matthews pasties were among his childhood favourites while growing up in Cornwall in the 1960s and 1970s.

The pasties were made in Newquay, and Schofield is hoping somebody will help him obtain the original recipe.

Writing on his Facebook page, Schofield said: “Ok... random request. Over the last few months, and trying to relive a childhood memory. I’ve been working with Waitrose and attempting to recreate a Matthews Pasty!